Be Still

Well I am finally back in East Tennessee and beginning to process my trip. So far it's been really weird being home. First of all, it's cold. It snowed here yesterday which is taking some getting use to after 70-80 degree Cape Town weather!

 

Secondly, little things like having way too many choices are hard to get used to. I've realized that I have too many clothes and shoes because it's taking me way too long to decide on what to wear. Five months ago in NYC, I had the opposite 'problem' of not having enough options. I'm thankful that God is continuing to push me to see beyond the world's wants. With Christmas fast approaching, I am thankful to have time with my family during this season and trying to stay content in the moment. Please be in prayer for those who don't have family to spend the holidays with.
In my spare time I'm reflecting on pictures of South Africa and my new friends there. I truly miss them! I have a feeling it won't be too long before I'm on my back to Africa, other than the trip in Feb. 2011.

The weekend before leaving to come home, I was able to attend the Evangeline Ministries sewing class graduation. It was so fun to see how proud the class was to show off their outfits to friends and family. Evangeline Ministries works to train women with HIV/AIDS to sew. Upon graduating each woman is presented with a sewing machine. It was so beautiful to watch! I will miss seeing each of them on a daily basis. Please lift up my friends in South Africa during the holidays, mainly for safe travels. Many of them travel to the Eastern Cape. Please be praying for protection and joyful time spent with their families this Christmas.

 Trying to be still during the holiday season...and in this season of my life.

“Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” Psalm 46:10